Lectionary Readings

Our scripture for Sunday is 1 Peter 1:17-23. Who is Peter's audience? What is the fear that Peter speaks of in verse 17? What does it mean to sojourn? What does it mean to be redeemed? What are some things that are more valuable to you than gold or silver? Why was it important that Christ be without blemish or defect? What does verse 20 say about God’s foreknowledge? How does this verse coincide with the opening verses of the gospel of John? How does Jesus’s death and resurrection increase your faith and hope in God? Where does sincere or pure love come from? What is the Spirit’s role in our loving?What does it mean to you to be born of imperishable seed? Post your thoughts and share in the discussion.